Worked as a silversmith in Annapolis
(1740-54) and Philadelphia (1754-65).
Neighbor of Franklin on Market Street. Daniel
Fisher characterized Soumain as “a very
inquisitive person, craving a knowledge of other
People’s affairs, though noways concerning
himself.”

Married Susanna Minskie (1742); father of
Elizabeth Soumaine Empson. Name also spelled
“Soumien” and “Soumaine.”